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Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them,“ If it must be, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your bags and take them down to the man as a gift— a little balm and a little honey, some spices and myrrh, some pistachio nuts and almonds.
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1 Samuel 25 27
And let this gift, which your servant has brought to my lord, be given to the men who follow you.
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Genesis 32:20
And be sure to say,‘ Your servant Jacob is coming behind us.’” For he thought,“ I will pacify him with these gifts I am sending on ahead; later, when I see him, perhaps he will receive me.”
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Proverbs 19:6
Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.
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Genesis 33:10
“ No, please!” said Jacob.“ If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. For to see your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have received me favorably.
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Proverbs 21:14
A gift given in secret soothes anger, and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
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Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.